November 2012 Shore ReportVote on November 6
uesday, November 6 is the General Election.
Qualified residents 18 years and older
should vote at their assigned voting location on
November 6, or by absentee ballot. See election
insert for complete voter information. If you have
additional questions regarding voting, please
contact Jean at 952.960.7911.
Truth in Taxation Hearing
The Shorewood City Council, at its August 27th
meeting, adopted a preliminary property tax
levy for 2013 that holds taxes at the same level they
have been at for the last three years. The 2013
proposed levy of $4,763,319 is exactly the same as
the 2012 levy of $4,763,319. The proposed 2013
budget is available for inspection at City Hall during
normal business hours, or on our web site, www.
ci.shorewood.mn.us.
A Truth -In- Taxation public hearing is Monday,
December 3, at 7 pm, at Shorewood City Hall, 5755
Country Club Road. Staff will present information
regarding the budget, property tax levy, and the
property tax impact on a variety of property types
and values. Residents are encouraged to contact
Finance Director Bruce DeJong at 952.960.7903
with questions or comments on the proposed
budget and tax levy.
Winterwear, Toy and rood Drive
horewood City Hall is a drop -off location
for new /gently used coats, snowpants, and
boots, and new mittens or gloves for children
ages newborn to 14. Donated items are given
to ResourceWest, the local resource center that
provides winter clothing to area families in need.
Please drop off donations during regular business
hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm,
between now and November 15.
If you have questions or know a family who
might be in need of winter clothing, please contact
the center at 952.988.5350. For more information
online, go to www.resourcewest.org.
Smithtown load
he city is working in conjuction with
Minnewashta Elementary School to provide
information on a proposed pedestrian trail on
Smithtown Road. An open house is scheduled
for Thursday, November 15, 6:30 -8 pm. The trail
would extend from the trail at the Victoria border
to the LRT at Eureka Road. The open house
Holiday Food and Toy Collection
Each year, the City of Shorewood serves as a
drop -off site for toys to be given to the Hopkins
Minnetonka Family Resource Center and food for
ICAfoodshelf. The Toy Chest Drive provides toys
to low income children up to age 18 in the local
area. Items for teens are especially needed each
year. Volunteers for sorting, counting and assisting
with distribution are also needed. For information
on volunteering, call the Resource Center at
952.988.5350. For information on the food shelf,
please contact ICA at 952.938.0729. Toys and
non - perishable food items may be dropped off at
City Hall during business hours through Tuesday,
December 11.
Trail Opera Homse.
is in the Media Center at Minnewashta school,
26350 Smithtown Rd. Feedback from residents is
encouraged. Please attempt to carpool, walk, or
ride bikes as there is also a music concert at the
school this evening.
November 2012
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks for
November 2012
All recycling must be curbside
no later than 7 a.m. on recycling
day. Mainland residents recycle
November 7 and 21; Island resi-
dents recycle November 8 and 23
(note the one day delay due to
02 • Thanksgiving).
Report misses: 952.941.5174
Choose To Reuse Coupons Available
Shopping reuse gets you great
deals on quality products, plus
it supports local businesses and
protects the environment. Don't
know where to start? Hennepin
County is partnering with 80
local retailers to offer Choose
to Reuse coupon books valid
through November 30. Last year,
almost 20,000 coupons were
redeemed at local businesses
and organizations that rent, repair,
resell, consign and exchange
used goods.
Nationwide, the reuse industry
generates revenues of $14.1
billion and employs nearly
170,000 workers, according to
the U.S. EPA. What can you do to
support the local economy, keep
usable items out of the garbage,
and find unique and high - quality
clothing and household items?
Pick up a Choose to Reuse
coupon book at participating
retail locations, Hennepin County
Service Centers, Hennepin
County libraries and all Three
Rivers Park District locations
or download a copy at www.
hen nepin. us /choosetoreuse.
Don't forget to make room for
your new finds by donating your
unwanted items. Most donations
Free Fix -It Clinic for Residents
ennepin County is hosting a
fix -it clinic Sunday, November
4, from 1 -5 p.m. atthe Minnetonka
Community Center. At these
events, county residents can
bring in an item that needs fixing
and partner with a volunteer with
repair skills. Fix -It Clinics reduce
the amount of stuff that gets
thrown in the trash, teach valuable
troubleshooting and basic repair
skills, and build community
connections. More information and
a list of examples is available at
http : / /www.hennepin.us /fixitclinic.
Volunteer "Fix -It Coaches" are
Daylight Savings Time Ends
T he Excelsior Firefighters want
to remind you that it is time
to change the batteries in your
smoke detectors and carbon
monoxide detectors when you
change your clocks on Sunday,
November 4. A working smoke
detector can more than double a
person's chances of surviving a
home fire. More than 90 percent of
homes in the United States have
smoke detectors, but one -third are
estimated to have dead or missing
batteries.
Take this time to replace your
smoke detectors if they are more
than 8 years old. Write the date
you installed your new detectors
on the inside of the cover or
somewhere the date can be easily
seen. It may
also be time
to add smoke
detectors to
your home.
There should
be a smoke
detector on
every level of
your home,
outside every sleeping area, in
every bedroom, in hallways, in the
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are tax deductible, and many local
donation centers help support
those in need.
For more information, or to find
reuse options using the Choose to
Reuse online directory, visit www.
hennepin.us /choosetoreuse or
needed to offer free guided
assistance and make this initiative
a success. Please contact Nancy
Lo at nancy.lo @co.hennepin.
mn.us or call 612.348.9195 for
more details or to volunteer.
laundry room, and any room with
a door that can be closed. The
more working smoke detectors
you have in your home, the more
time your family will
have to escape.
For more
information, stop by
the Excelsior District's
Fire Station #1 and
pick up a brochure,
or call Kellie at
952.960.1692, or e -mail
kmurphyringate@
excelsiorfire. org
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Time to Think Winter Driving
Some basic winter driving safety tips on
Minnesota's roads and highways include:
• Be aware of the local winter forecast. Winter
weather predictions don't always come true-
-- thankfully -- however do stay informed and
plan accordingly.
• Make sure that your vehicle is well maintained
and properly equipped. Check all fluid levels
of your vehicle, especially the washer fluid
and anti - freeze. Have your tires inspected
and properly inflated.
• Equip your vehicle with winter safety kit, a
snow shovel, ice scraper, jumper cables,
flares, a flashlight and some warm clothing
and blankets.
• Completely clear your vehicle of snow and
ice prior to driving. Clearing your vehicle
of snow and ice provides an unobstructed
view for the driver and prevents snow and
ice from flying off vehicles at high speeds
and posing a hazard to others on the road.
• Reduce your speed. None of the other winter
driving safety tips are of any use if we are
driving too fast for the weather conditions.
Driving too fast on snowy or icy roads is
the primary cause of most Minnesota winter
weather related crashes.
Leave plenty ofspace between yourvehicle
and the one ahead of you. Under the best
of driving conditions you need to leave at
least one car length between you and the
vehicle ahead. On snow and ice, you need
much more room to safely respond or bring
your car to a stop.
Call 911 if you have an emergency of any
kind. Always be aware of the highway you
are traveling and the most recent exit you
passed. In the Twin Cities area there are
"highway helper" trucks on the alert for
drivers in trouble. They sometimes will get
to you even before the highway patrol has
a chance to respond to your breakdown or
other emergency.
Heard reports by Lake
Minnetonka Conservation
District representative
Mark Sylvester and
the Lake Minnetonka
Communications
Commission Budget
Chair Tom Fletcher on
those organization's
activities.
• Approved t h e
replacement of fencing
at Freeman Park Ballfield
No. 2.
Approved oversight
of the Gideon Glen
Conservation Open
Space property by the
Park Commission.
• Adopted a resolution
identifying projects
for consideration
of construction in
partnership with the
Metropolitan Council's
force main upgrade
project.
• Accepted the Water
Plan update by WSB. A
work session to discuss
financial policies relating
to this will be set for early
2013.
• Approved the purchase
and installation of
a furnace and air
conditioner for the public
works facility.
• Approved a contract
for services to update
the Shorewood job
descriptions to include
ADA compliance
standards.
�! Council Activities
Since the last council
mir meeting the city council:
• Held Work Sessions to
discuss the 2013 Budget
for Capital Improvement
Projects.
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Approved tennis and
basketball court
resurfacing at Cathcart
Park.
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• Approved the submission
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fund the installation of
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Park.
driving safety tips are of any use if we are
driving too fast for the weather conditions.
Driving too fast on snowy or icy roads is
the primary cause of most Minnesota winter
weather related crashes.
Leave plenty ofspace between yourvehicle
and the one ahead of you. Under the best
of driving conditions you need to leave at
least one car length between you and the
vehicle ahead. On snow and ice, you need
much more room to safely respond or bring
your car to a stop.
Call 911 if you have an emergency of any
kind. Always be aware of the highway you
are traveling and the most recent exit you
passed. In the Twin Cities area there are
"highway helper" trucks on the alert for
drivers in trouble. They sometimes will get
to you even before the highway patrol has
a chance to respond to your breakdown or
other emergency.
Heard reports by Lake
Minnetonka Conservation
District representative
Mark Sylvester and
the Lake Minnetonka
Communications
Commission Budget
Chair Tom Fletcher on
those organization's
activities.
• Approved t h e
replacement of fencing
at Freeman Park Ballfield
No. 2.
Approved oversight
of the Gideon Glen
Conservation Open
Space property by the
Park Commission.
• Adopted a resolution
identifying projects
for consideration
of construction in
partnership with the
Metropolitan Council's
force main upgrade
project.
• Accepted the Water
Plan update by WSB. A
work session to discuss
financial policies relating
to this will be set for early
2013.
• Approved the purchase
and installation of
a furnace and air
conditioner for the public
works facility.
• Approved a contract
for services to update
the Shorewood job
descriptions to include
ADA compliance
standards.
Scuthshcre Center
See more SSC programs or register at www.southshore- center org, or call 952.474.7635.
5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
Veterans Day Lunch
Sunday, November 11, 3 pm; Veterans free, guests $6
Veterans and their guests will enjoy the wit of Don Stoltz while enjoying a traditional turkey
dinner. Call the center, 952.474.7635, to reserve a space. Sponsored by: SSCC, SSSP, and
American Legion Post 259.
Programs for Kids
Just for KIX Dance
Mondays or Tuesdays
As an established youth dance program,
Just For Kix is a leader in dance instruction.
Register or get more information at
http://www.justforkix.com/dancec/asses/
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Mannerly Manners®
Rules For Youth Full Day Camp
Sat, Nov. 10, 9 am-4 pm, Includes
Lunch, $154
Ages: 7 -12 (6 year olds welcome
with registered older sibling) /Grades:
Entering grade 2 to 7
Prepare your kids for holiday gatherings
and entertaining. What will set your child
apart and give him or her an edge in a
competitive world? Students learn fun,
easy to follow, useful and interactive
character building exercises that build
self- confidence. Learn more, www.
mannerlymanners.com
Holiday Party Fun for Youth & Families
Sunday, Dec. 9,11-3 pm
$5 per child /Adults FREE
Enjoy a visit by Santa, some
holiday treats, crafts, and
holiday gift making with Mrs
M at this annual event!
Mannerly Manners® Rules
for Youth
Mon -Wed, Dec. 10 -12 from
6-8 pm, $150
Ages: 7 - 12 (6 year olds
welcome with registered
older sibling) /Grades:
Entering grade 2 to 7
It's time to brush up for
Holiday gatherings. What will set your
child apart and give him or her an edge
in a competitive world? Students learn
fun, easy to follow, useful and interactive
character building exercises that build self -
confidence. For more information: www.
mannerlymanners.com.
information and to register, go to www.
mtwtc.com. Registration begins in mid -
November.
Art and G7rtlan
Fused Glass Classes
11/26, 7 -9 pm, Ladies Night Out Fused
Glass Ornament, Coasters Small Dish
OR Pendant Class, $38
11/27,7-9 pm, Ladies Night Out Medium
Fused Glass Dish $58 OR Large Tray
$78 (specify when registering)
12/9, 4 -6 pm, Parent /Child Ornament
Class OR Youth Fused Glass Gift
Making Class, $45 pair/ $20 single
youth 12+
12/10,7-9 pm, Ladies Night Fused Glass
Medium Dish OR Fused Glass Mirror
Class $58
TED Talks
The Origins of Pleasure
Thursday, November 8, 11 am
Paul Bloom, a psychologist, who asks
why we like and appreciate
one object over another.
Is it the qualities of
the object itself, or is it
many other extraneous
attributes we project on
the object because of our
psychological needs? This
entertaining talk makes
us question our choices.
RS VP at 952.474.7635. For
more information on TED
Talks, go to www. TED. com.
Music Together
Session begins, Fri, Jan. 11, 2013;10 am
This amazing class is for parents and
their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Develop a foundation of basic music
competence in your children! For more
TED Talks
Thursday, December 13, 11 am
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
Avideo replay of a TED lecture by Temple
Grandin, a well known speaker on howthe
autistic mind works ( "Thinking in Pictures ").
As a child, she was diagnosed herself as
autistic. She overcame the educational
system's ignorance of how to teach autistic
kids, and used her special abilities to
solve problems "normal" minds could not
understand. She says we need all these
smart, geeky kids whose minds think
differently. For more info, www.TED.com.
Holiday SSSP
Luncheon
Tues., December 11, 11 am, $7
Featuring Players in the Grove "Santa
Flunks Retirement" play at 11 am, followed
by lunch.
Fall Soup Class
Tuesday, November 6, 7 pm, $39
Encore favorite! Make and take a variety
of fall flavors including Thai Noodle Bowl,
Roasted Vegetable with Kale and a new
twist on our favorite Seafood chowder.
Artisan Ice Cream Making
Tuesday, November 15, 5:30 pm OR
Thursday, December 6, 5:30 pm
Learn how to make fun ice creams from
professional Sonja Brown, owner ofAmoos
Artisan Ice Cream. You'll be the hit of family
and friends at all of your special events! For
class cost, please see the SSC web site,
or call the center, 952.474.7635.
Holiday Appetizer Class
Tuesday, December 4, 7 pm, $39
Enjoy some fabulous holiday take - aways.
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Cardio Kick Boxing
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
$12 /drop -in; $10 /pre -reg
Sculpt your body while you have a great
time. Beginners and advanced welcome.
ZUMBA
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
$10. Drop -ins, 12 -class punch card $80
Get fit in this Latin inspired dance fitness
class. All levels welcome.
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Each weekly theme will include games, songs and an art project. Don't miss out for even a week. By the end,
we'll be able to make a Nature c OF VU k, A -Z with Mrs. M! Classes are Monday through Friday. Regular classes
can join in for School Days Out if they like. All kids ages 3 -12 are welcome for all of the programs. All classes
take place at Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, 55331. Schedule dates and times,
call Mrs. M at 952.457.7171. Complete descriptions are available online, www.MrsMsCampsandEvents.org.
Class Times: 9:30 -11 am, or 11 am -12:30 pm (bring a lunch) or 12:30 -2 pm;
School out days 10 am -3 pm; $8 each section
November December
5 -9 Jaguars, Jelly Beans & Jelly Bean Art! 3 -7 Names — Animal, Nuts & Nut Art
12 -16 Koalas, Kites & Kite Art! 10 -14 Ostrich, Orange & Ostrich Art!
19 -23 Lions, Lemonade & Lemonade Stand Art 17 -21 Peacock, Popcorn & Popcorn Art!
26 -30 Monkeys, Marbles & Marble Art 26 -28 Quail, Quill & Quill Art
31 -Jan. 4 Holiday Party Week!
"No cancel" guarantee!
These classes will never be canceled due to low enrollment
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Free shoeing night out with the girls!
Appetizers and treats provi�e� by Chef Connie Blanchard!
A sampling of vendors includes- Glassy Lady Fused Glass Art, Gold Guys, Taylor Marie
Fashions, Pampered Chef, Stella & Dot, BeautiControl, plus many morel
A night for fun, relaxation and pampering!
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Hosted by Southshore Community Center
5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood, 55331
952.474.7635 - www.southshore- center.org
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)nce the winter chill hits, Minnesotans do not see each other much
intil the spring thaw. Change that by throwing a party! A cocktail
party, private cooking class, soup event - -use your imagination!
There is no reason to clean the house; reserve the community
center instead! Rooms are available for all sizes. Catering and
kitchen available! For complete rental information and to arrange
a tour, please contact the center at 952.474.7635.
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Planning Commission
The following items are on the Tuesday, November 20, 7 pm, Planning Commission agenda:
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a minor subdivision of 26985 Edgewood Road into two lots.
They will also review the final plat application for the Ashland Woods development at 6045 Strawberry Lane.
Getting a Iew rurnaee`%
The city maintains a rebate section on the web site which includes a rebate for new energy efficient furnaces!
See other rebates under Living in Shorewood on the city web site. If you find rebates not listed, please send
the information tojmoore @ci.shorewood.mn.us for inclusion.
interim City Administrator: Bill Joyner
Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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lection Day is Tues., Nov. 6. You may
vote between 7 am and 8 pm at your
polling site. If you do not M
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may call the City or search
on the Secretary of State's
website at http: / /pollfinder.
sos. state. mn. us /.
Absenten Voting
Absentee Voting for General Election
is through November 5.
$�R 2012 ligible Shorewood voters may
vote by absentee ballot if they are
_ unable to vote in person on Election
8 Day.
Absentee vote in person. You may
cast an absentee ballot in person at
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erify your polling site before Election
Day as it may have changed from what
itwas atthe last election due to redistricting.
The polling sites in Shorewood are:
P1 — 4445 Enchanted Pt (residence)
P2 — Minnewashta Church,
26710 W 62nd St
P3 — Southshore Community Center,
5735 Country Club Rd
P4 — Excelsior Covenant Church,
19955 Excelsior Blvd.
November A Ballot
Sample ballots are available at city hall,
and a link to sample ballots is posted
on the city website.
The following candidates have filed
for municipal office and will appear on
the November 6 General Election ballot.
(Council Members are listed alphabetically
below, but may appear in a different order
on the actual ballot). All offices are elected
city -wide.
Mayor (2 -year term)
Vote for one:
Scott Zerby
Council Member (4 -year term)
Vote for up to two:
Kristine Sundberg
Mark Sylvester
Dick Woodruff
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Candidate Statements
The Lake Minnetonka Communications
Commission has provided video -taped
statements of the Shorewood Mayor
and City Council candidates. View the
candidate statements on -line at http:/ /www.
Imcc -tv. org / /mcc- election- shorewood. html.
city hall or at your county auditor's office.
This option is available on weekdays during
business hours. In addition, city and county
offices are open for absentee voting from
10 am to 3 pm on the Saturday before the
election and until 5 pm on the day before
the election.
Absentee vote by mail. You may have an
absentee ballot sent to you by completing
an Absentee Ballot Application, available
from city hall, on the city's website, or
at your county's election office, and
send it to your city or county auditor
by mail, fax (952.474.0128), or email
(cityhall @ci.shorewood.mn.us - print off
the application, sign it, scan it, and attach
to an email as a .pdf). Your ballot will be
sent to you.
Agent Delivery of Absentee Ballots.
During the last seven days prior to the
Election and until 2 pm on Election Day,
a voter who is a resident of a nursing
home, an assisted living facility, a group
home, in a hospital, or unable to get to
the polling site because of incapacitating
health reasons may designate a person
(your "agent ") to pick up an absentee ballot,
bring it to you and return it for you to city
hall. Your agent must return the absentee
ballot to city hall by 3 pm on Election Day
for itto be counted. In order to have agent
delivery, you must complete a Request
for Agent Delivery of Absentee Ballot
form and an Absentee Ballot Application.
Both forms may be picked up at city hall
or printed off of the Secretary of State's
website at: http: / /Www.sos.state.mn.usl
index. aspx?page =1608.
Gonstitutionai
Amendments nn Bal'_
(nformation on the proposed Constitutional
Amendments can be found on the
Secretary of State's website http: / /www
sos. state. mn. us /index. aspx?page =1719.
On this site, voters can find links to
the website of any individual or group
advocating for or against or providing
neutral information with respect to any
ballot question.
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Assists Voters
The AutoMARKTM is a ballot marking
equipment. Voters who are blind, have
visual impairment, dexterity issues, or any
condition that makes marking ballots difficult
with a pen may find the AutoMARKTm a
good option. TheAutoMARKTM is available
at election polling sites on Election Day,
and at City Hall for absentee voting.
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* Precinct Voting Locations:
Precinct 1 (P1) - Private Residence, 4445 Enchanted Point
Precinct 2 (P2) - Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62nd St.
Precinct 3 (P3) - Southshore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd.
Precinct 4 (P4) - Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd.
Precinct Map
Approved by City Council March 12, 2012